Category Archives: Travel

A Postcard from a Snowy Crisp Amsterdam and Den Haag

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

I made it to Holland. There was a 4 am start and a trudge through the snow. I sleepily dragged my polka dotted suitcase behind worried it would be a waste of time and energy, but when we got to … Continue reading →

Posted in Amsterdam, Den Haag, Holland, Travel | 14 Comments

Where to Eat in Paris: Brasserie Balzar

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Food is changing everywhere all the time. That’s life, and that’s a good thing, in the main. You’re as likely to find Scandinavian inspired haute cuisine in Paris now as a soufflé, so it takes a little research to find … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Paris, Travel | 19 Comments

Where to Eat in Paris: Les Papilles

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

When I travel, one of my first pit stops is twitter, where I ask the hivemind for recommendations. Results are mainly successful, sometimes bizarre, but always a brilliant starting point when travelling and wanting to eat well. Particularly when you … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Paris, Travel | 18 Comments

Paris Break: Living it Up at Hotel La Tremoille

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Paris Part 2! Last weekend I journeyed a speedy 2 hours on the eurostar early Friday morning and found myself in Paris for a bistro lunch, caviar & champagne late afternoon snack and a brasserie dinner. We had a sneaky … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Paris, Travel | 11 Comments

A Reprieve from Festivities & Indulgence: Some Photos from Hong Kong & Beijing

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

Beannachtaí Lá Fhéile Stiofán – Happy St Stephen’s Day (in Irish :)! We don’t have Boxing Day here in Ireland, but St Stephen’s Day or the Day of the Wren. Wrenboys will be wandering down Ireland’s roads or lanes, travelling … Continue reading →

Posted in China, Hong Kong, Travel | 5 Comments